Maverick priest Father Bob Maguire dies aged 88
Self-described larrikin priest Father Bob Maguire, best known for his charity work and as an outspoken media commentator, has died at the age of 88.
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Saint Caminiti to face tribunal, Magpie Adams banned
St Kilda forward Anthony Caminiti will front the AFL tribunal and faces a big suspension for a high hit that concussed Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy.
Putin critic jailed in Russia treason case for 25 years
A Putin critic who spoke out about Russia's war in Ukraine and lobbied Western governments to intervene has been jailed for 25 years on treason charges.
US charges two over NYC ‘secret Chinese police station’
The Chinese government has been accused of "establishing a secret police station in the middle of New York City" by a federal US prosecutor.
Caminiti banned, Merrett and Adams suspensions upheld
Anthony Caminiti has received a three-game ban for striking Nathan Murphy, while Zach Merrett and Taylor Adams' dangerous tackle suspensions were upheld.
$50m payment to stolen generation families approved
A $50 million settlement compensating families of the stolen generation ripped from their homes in the Northern Territory has been approved by a NSW court.
Fresh Cowboys blow as Taumalolo sent for surgery
North Queensland Cowboys captain Jason Taumalolo is set to miss the next six weeks of NRL action due to a knee injury.
Wighton retires from rep footy in blow to NSW Blues
Canberra star Jack Wighton has retired from representative football to focus on family and his club, with NSW advisor Greg Alexander describing him as "unique".
Cross-code star Emma Tonegato signs with NRLW’s Sharks
Olympic gold medallist and Dally M winner Emma Tonegato has joined Cronulla for their first NRLW season.
NSW Waratahs squeeze out Reds in Super W thriller
The NSW Waratahs have increased their lead over Queensland at the top of the Super W ladder with a 31-30 home win over the Reds at Sydney's Concord Oval.
AFL’s Gather Round to stay in South Australia
The AFL has struck a three-year deal with the South Australian government to keep Gather Round in the state until at least 2026.
Sudan’s army pounds paramilitary bases with air strikes
A three-hour ceasefire in Sudan to allow humanitarian evacuations was widely ignored after a brief period of relative calm.
Businessman gave China spy reports on AUKUS, court told
A businessman allegedly received cash in envelopes in Shanghai cafes in exchange for handwritten reports on AUKUS and lithium mining, a court has been told.
Hawthorn’s Day, Geelong’s Rohan cop rough tackle bans
Hawthorn's Will Day has failed to have his sling tackle ban reduced at the AFL tribunal and is set for a two-game stint on the sidelines.
Injured Richmond star Lynch out for three months
Injured Richmond star Tom Lynch will be sidelined for at least three months as his coach Damien Hardwick expressed surprise he was charged by the AFL.
Bulldogs lose Smith, regain Weightman for Power clash
The Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are without big names for Gather Round, while desperate Fremantle and Gold Coast have swung the axe at selection.
Crows open AFL Gather Round with upset win over Blues
Adelaide's outstanding first quarter set up their 56-point win over Carlton on Thursday night to kick off the AFL's Gather Round.
Cyclone Ilsa still destructive as inland on red alert
Remote communities on red alert have been urged to be vigilant as Cyclone Ilsa continues to track inland bearing destructive wind and rain.
Hayne ‘remarkably’ still on bail before judge jails him
Jarryd Hayne will be behind bars awaiting sentence on two counts of rape after the Supreme Court revoked his bail, finding no "special" reason to continue it.
FBI arrests man for ‘criminal’ US intelligence leaks
A US Air Force National Guardsman suspected of leaking classified documents has been arrested by the FBI in the state of Massachusetts.
Fullback Will Kennedy re-signs with Cronulla
Cronulla have retained the services of fullback Will Kennedy, who has signed on through to the end of the 2025 NRL season.
Union condemns AFP ban on controversial spit hoods
The federal police union warns banning spit hoods will compromise officer safety, while others welcome harsher restrictions on the "instruments of torture".
Ambos mourn mate killed in car park stabbing
A 29-year-old paramedic and father is dead after being stabbed at a fast food restaurant in southwest Sydney where police arrested a knife-wielding man.
Dolphin Bromwich suspended, Stone and Murray dodge bans
Dolphins second-rower Kenny Bromwich is set to miss the side's intrastate clash with Gold Coast after being charged by the match review committee.
Reds snap out of Super drought with Samoa win
Tate McDermott and Suliasi Vunivalu have set the tone as the Queensland Reds beat Moana Pasifika 40-28 in Samoa in Super Rugby Pacific action.
Giants’ No.1 pick Aaron Cadman to make AFL debut
The wait is over for No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman, who will make his AFL debut for GWS against Hawthorn.
Collingwood’s Ginnivan returns to AFL after drug ban
Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan, who was banned for illicit drug use in February, will return to AFL action against St Kilda on Sunday.
Chief executive Buckley quits Swimming Australia post
Just over a year out from the Paris Olympics, Swimming Australia has lost another leader with chief executive Eugenie Buckley announcing her resignation.
Raiders sign first English player to NRLW contract
England teenager Hollie-Mae Dodd will create a piece of women's rugby league history after signing an NRLW contract with Canberra.
Walters shines after racism abuse as Dockers win
After he and teammate Nathan Wilson were racially abused during the week, Fremantle star Michael Walters played a key role in their AFL win over Gold Coast.
Hynes the hero as Sharks claim NRL win over Roosters
Nicho Hynes was the gamebreaker for Cronulla as they claimed a 22-12 NRL win over the Sydney Roosters at Shark Park.